Rules

Players must bring their own mouse, keyboard, headsets, and mouse pad. Players must use the PC and Monitor provided by MLG.

Headsets must utilize a standard 3.5mm stereo headset jack with a separate 3.5mm microphone jack. Players may not use USB headsets.

Mice and keyboards must utilize standard USB interfaces. Players may not use PS2 interface equipment.

All Players must submit their mouse, keyboard, and headset driver requirements by 11:59 PM ET on Monday, March 28. No drivers, that have not been previously submitted, will be installed at the Dallas Competition.

All Player equipment is subject to approval.

All interface changes must be supervised by a StarCraft II Referee or the StarCraft II Tournament Director.

Players must provide their own Battle.net account with an active StarCraft II license for the North American (NA) Region.

Players may not use 3rd party Add-ons.

Players may not alter game files or modify drivers.

Breaking Equipment Rules #8 or #9 will result in a Forfeit of the Game.

Players may not change the Computer/Monitor sound and video settings in Windows.

Players may not change the in-game video settings to Ultra.

Players may not use the Windowed or Windowed (Full Screen) Display Modes.

Players who break Equipment Rules #11-13 will be given a Warning. Each subsequent Warning that a Player receives will result in a Forfeit of the Game.

General Rules

The latest official Patch version will be used throughout the Event.

Players may not appear on a Main Stage or Feature Station with sponsor insignia that is not approved by MLG or conflicts with MLG sponsors. Players and Coaches may be asked to wear MLG apparel for Main Stage and Feature Station Matches.

In the case of a Computer/Monitor/Internet/Battle.net malfunction, the Game will be restarted from the beginning.

No Warm-Up Games may be played outside of scheduled Warm-Up periods.

During Friday and Saturday’s scheduled Warm-Up periods, all Players must get up at the end of a Game and allow any Players, who have been waiting, to take their seat.

During Saturday and Sunday’s scheduled Warm-Up periods, Players who haven’t been eliminated from the Event have priority over other Players regarding the use of open Stations.

Players who break General Rules #4-6 may be given a Foul (See Pro Circuit Conduct Rules).

If a Player fails to report to their Station within 5 minutes of their Match’s announcement, they will Forfeit the 1st Game. 10 minutes after the announcement, a Player will Forfeit their Best of 3 Game Match or the 2nd Game of their Best of 7 Game Match. 15 minutes after the announcement, a Player will Forfeit their Best of 7 Game Match. If both Players Forfeit their Match, the higher seeded Player will win the Match.

Players may be disqualified if they leave their Station without their Referee’s permission, or are otherwise unable to play. Referees may set a time limit for a Player who has requested that they be allowed to leave their Station, however, Referees may also deny a Player’s request to leave their Station. Players may be disqualified if they haven’t returned by the end of their Referee’s set time limit.

In order to dispute Game results, Players must notify their Referee that they would like to Protest the Game. In order to dispute Match results, Players must notify their Referee that they would like to Protest the Match. Players must notify their Referee of their intent to Protest a Game before a new Game has begun. Players must notify their Referee of their intent to Protest a Match before the Match’s Score Sheet has been submitted to the StarCraft II Tournament Director.

Gameplay

No Pausing a Game without Referee’s permission. If an issue arises that requires a Pause, Players should contact their Referee immediately. Referees may approve or deny a Player’s request to Pause the Game. Pausing a Game without Referee’s permission will result in a Warning. Each subsequent Warning that a Player receives will result in a Forfeit of the Game (See Gameplay Rule #18).

Players may not look at an opposing Player’s Monitor or projected screen.

Players may not chat in-game unless they are engaging in pre-game sportsmanship or surrendering the Game.

Players must disable Toast Notifications in the Battle.net options.

Players must set their status to Busy.

Breaking any of Gameplay Rules #2-5 will result in a Forfeit of the Game.

Any sign of cheating may result in a Forfeit of the Game, disqualification from the Event, a Temporary Ban from MLG’s Network of Websites (including majorleaguegaming.com and gamebattles.com), the loss of a Pro Player benefit(s), a fine, and a Competition Ban for a future Pro Circuit Competition(s).

The Map for Game 1 of each Match will be selected by MLG and announced prior to the Event.

Prior to the start of a Best of 3 Game Match and the Blind Pick of Races, each Player may select one Map, from the list of Maps, that can’t be chosen for Games 2 or 3. The lower seeded Player will be given the opportunity to select a Map first. The higher seeded Player will then be given the opportunity to select a Map. Players won’t be able to select Maps that can’t be chosen in the Finals.

The loser of a Game must select the Map for the next Game.

No Map may be played more than once in the same Best of 3 Game Match, Best of 7 Game Match, or in the Finals.

Players may request that their Referee conduct a Blind Pick of Races for all Games.

Both Players may switch their Race after each Game.

If a Game is started without the approval of a Referee it will be restarted.

Players who quit out of a Game before it has ended, without Referee’s permission, will Forfeit the Game.

Players whoare disqualified prior to the start of a Game will not be allowed to play in the Game. Players who are disqualified during a Game must quit out of the Game. Players who are disqualified won’t receive any Rank Points for their ranking in the Event.

The higher seeded Player must host all Games in a Match unless the Match is broadcasted. If a Match is broadcasted, an observer will host all Games in the Match.

Only MLG Staff members may connect to the server as an observer. Inviting someone to observe a Match without Referee’s permission will result in a Warning. Each subsequent Warning that a Player receives will result in a Forfeit of the Game(See Gameplay Rule #1).

If a Player loses their connection to the Host during a Game, the Game must be replayed.

If an observer loses their connection to the Game, but both Players remain in the Game, the Game must continue.

The higher seeded Player must play as the Red team and the lower seeded Player must play as the Blue team.

If all Minerals on the Map have been consumed and no Units or Structures have been killed/destroyed for 5 minutes, the Game will be replayed.

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Trivia

MLG Dallas 2011 was the first Pro Circuit stop of the 2011 season. The event was plagued by several delays and stream outages, eliciting disappointment and outrage from fans. The tournament was won by the Swedish Protoss NaNiwa, who went through the open bracket and pool play without dropping a set, and only dropped two games to KiWiKaKi in the finals.